A horrific mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has left 18 people dead and 13 others injured after a gunman opened fire at a bar and bowling alley. The suspect, identified as Robert Card, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an extensive two-day manhunt.
Chaos in Lewiston
The attack unfolded on Wednesday evening when Card allegedly stormed into Schemengees Bar and Grille and Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley, firing indiscriminately. Panic spread as terrified witnesses fled the scenes, with police urging residents to shelter in place during the search.
Victims and Aftermath
Authorities confirmed the dead included both male and female victims aged between 14 and 76. Hospitals were overwhelmed as medical teams worked through the night to treat the wounded. Community vigils have begun as Lewiston mourns one of the deadliest shootings in Maine's history.
Manhunt Ends
After an intensive search involving hundreds of officers, Card's body was discovered near the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls. Investigators confirmed he died by suicide. Police had earlier recovered a firearm from his abandoned vehicle.
Warning Signs
Reports indicate Card, a trained firearms instructor with military experience, had recently made threats and undergone mental health treatment. Authorities are investigating whether warning signs were missed.
This tragedy has reignited debates about gun control in America, with President Biden calling for legislative action. Meanwhile, Lewiston begins the long process of healing from this senseless violence.
